Recent News

Shannen McDermott and her family at the UNR Med campus.

Faces of the Pack: Shannen B. McDermott

Undergraduate research scholar from Queen’s University, Belfast in Ireland shares her biomedical research and journey to Northern Nevada

Headshot of Ben Smith during his third year of medical school

Benjamin Smith receives national award for his excellent contributions to health care advocacy

Third-year medical student is recognized for his dedication to community service and leadership

A younger woman sits in a bench with an older man outside.

Sanford Center for Aging offers new program to support caregivers and care recipients

New funding from Community Care Corps allows for program expansion

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Jul 13
Dissertation Defense - Connor Jimenez at Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) 01:00 PM Lectures & Seminars
Jul 13
Post-Bac Information Session 05:00 PM Prospective & New Students
Jul 20
Dissertation Defense - Nicole Tomitz at TBA 12:30 PM Lectures & Seminars
Jul 23
Professions in Medicine Virtual Office Hours with Admissions 11:00 AM Prospective & New Students
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

Well-Being Wednesday: Clinical research as a care option 
News 4 • May 21, 2026 

Renown Health partners to launch first OB/GYN residency in Northern Nevada 
American Hospital Association • May 27, 2026 

UNR Med highlights Nevada Aphasia Camp during Aphasia Awareness Month 
This is Reno • June 2, 2026

UNR School of Medicine unveils rapid food safety test strips 
June 12, 2026 • Kolo 8 News 

This Is One of the Worst Places That You Could Put Your Suitcase—and 38% of People Do It 
June 28, 2026 • AOL.com

UNR Med In the News Archive